No. 6 Memphis vs.
No. 3 Michigan State
Time: 2:45
p.m.
Venue: The
Palace of Auburn Hills
TV: CBS
Records: Memphis
31-4; Michigan State 26-8
Memphis stat
leaders: Points – Joe Jackson (13.7 ppg); Rebounds – D.J. Stephens (6.7
rpg); Assists – Jackson (4.9 apg); Steals – Geron Johnson (1.8 spg).
Michigan State
stat leaders: Points – Keith Appling (13.6 ppg); Rebounds – Adreian
Payne (7.4 rpg); Assists – Appling (3.5 apg); Steals – Branden Dawson (1.6
spg).
Current Streaks: Memphis
W7, Michigan State W1
Point Spread: MSU
-6
Prediction: I
think Memphis has a pretty good team and is athletic, but I don’t think the
Tigers are going to present Michigan State anything it hasn’t seen before. The
Spartans will have to play smart and committed on defense, or else Memphis can
pile up the points. I think the Spartans should be able to stay balanced on
offense. Derrick Nix still has a size advantage on anyone Memphis has and the
Spartans have more shooting options than the Tigers. I think Tom Izzo will have
a few tricks up his sleeve for Josh Pastner as well. Based on the vibe I get
from Pastner and Memphis, Thursday’s win was an accomplishment in itself. I don’t
think the Tigers are ready to take things to another level against MSU. Michigan State 67, Memphis 60
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